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Bichon Frise

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A Bichon Frisé (French, literally meaning curly lap dog) is a small breed of dog of the Bichon type. They are popular pets, similar in appearance to, but larger than, the Maltese. They are a non-shedding breed that requires daily grooming.

The Bichon Frisé is a small but sturdy dog that weighs 3-5 kg/7-12 lbs and stands 23-30 cm/9-12in. at the withers. It has a black nose and dark eyes, and its white coat consists of a curly outercoat and a silky undercoat. A small amount of buff or cream color may be seen around its ears or on its body. The head and legs are proportionate in size to the body, and ears and tail are natural (not docked or cropped.) Often the coat is trimmed to make the fur seem even in length.

The well-bred Bichon Frisé is gentle mannered, feisty, sensitive, playful, affectionate and adorable. A cheerful attitude is a prominent personality trait. Most Bichon Frisés enjoy socializing with people and most dogs. Bichon Frisés may be relatively stubborn, but are also said to be patient. They may tend to nip gently in play. They may have sudden bursts of energy resulting in the "blitz" or "buzz", where they race around in circles until they collapse happily onto their backs. They are great around children and also good watch dogs. They tend to be very friendly towards people even outside of the immediate family.
 

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